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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.87, 22,601.46 and 9,304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.87, 22,601.46 and 9,304.29 is: 12,839.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.87 : 22,601.46 = 9,304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.87/22,601.46 = 9,304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.87x = 22,601.46 × 9,304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.87x = 210,290,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,290,538.26/16,377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.92

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